Sure, and we should also start initiating the dipping of the US Ensign to foreign navies. ...and whenever our Airforce meets up with foreign air forces, you should lower your landing gear and jettison all stores. Notice that Akihito is not bowing. Heads of State greet each other with a handshake. Small perfunctory bows, initiated by the Japanese, would be acceptable. Unless Obama was inspecting his shoes for a shine, this was WAY out of line.